diff --git a/services/platform-service/src/lib/request-context.ts b/services/platform-service/src/lib/request-context.ts
index d235cdd6..29c24548 100644
--- a/services/platform-service/src/lib/request-context.ts
+++ b/services/platform-service/src/lib/request-context.ts
@@ -74,15 +74,15 @@ export function getRequestProductId(req: FastifyRequest): string {
 }
 
 /**
- * Extract productId with relaxed status gating — permits `pre_launch` and `sunset`.
+ * Extract productId with relaxed status gating — permits `pre_launch`.
  * Used by public waitlist routes where the product isn't fully operational yet.
- * Blocks only: `draft`, `disabled`.
+ * Blocks: `draft`, `sunset`, `disabled`.
  */
 export function getRequestProductIdForPublic(req: FastifyRequest): string {
   const id = extractProductId(req);
   const product = getProduct(id)!;
 
-  if (product.status === 'draft' || product.status === 'disabled') {
+  if (product.status === 'draft' || product.status === 'sunset' || product.status === 'disabled') {
     throw new BadRequestError(`Product ${id} is not available (status: ${product.status})`);
   }